Musafari Grills food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Musafari Grills holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 3 Maritime Terrace, Sunderland, SR1 3JT
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Musafari Grills among the 1,634 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Musafari Grills | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Musafari Grills none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Musafari Grills, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bianco Italian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
Questions about Musafari Grills
What is Musafari Grills's food hygiene rating?
Musafari Grills has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Musafari Grills safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Musafari Grills last inspected?
Musafari Grills was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Musafari Grills?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Musafari Grills compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Musafari Grills is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Musafari Grills and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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